Annie Leibovitz - Monarchy

[kasperlaerkesen]

holy cow! "Could you take the crown of" That girl has testicles the size of a small moon

[g0dkillr3]

what kind of gay camera is she using?

i hope its not ahipster canon.

Yo DAWG, U LOOK LIKE A DUDE.!!!!

[OHCLOUDSUNFOLD]

UGH, Annie Liebovitz you enfuriate me!!!!!!!!!!

[CHCANY]

Her Majesty was very kind to this Leibovitz woman, It was very very very impertinent to ask Her majesty to taky the tiara off...I couldn´t belive my eyes. But her Majesty ,I´m sure understood that this woman came to work there, so she didn´t complained about her outfit, even for sure she could.

[maggieWONGER]

It's absolute bullshit, for everyone sayin' annie leibovitz should of dress properly, sorry but she is there to take photographs not dance around to be the Queens bitch. She's dressed properly for her job, to move around easily and get her job done. She went in with a blazer, dress pants, and comfy shoes. More so everyone bitching about her not calling the queen "your majesty" after the one time... it is actually how it works.... so read about the information before you bitch.

[858jr]

the queen seems like a spoiled brat

[anahasfaith]

doesn't she know about dress codes and protocol ?

[wildlite]

Annie is incredible. To pull a job like this off is really difficult, even with 11 assistants, and she made it look so easy. The pics are ridiculously good.

[vanillaaahh1]

Those pictures couldnt have been any better !

[vanillaaahh1]

I think its funny that the queen didn't respond to Annies pictures.

[DonKacunko1]

Cold and soulless woman. This short video speaks more of her character and personality than the Stephen Frears movie.

[theone1087]

@downwithisrael1 Amen! However, with the Anglican Church giving way to marrying homosexuals and ordination of women into the priesthood, the Church is already corrupted to the core. However, the U.K. on paper is still a Christian nation but that hardly matters anymore since England is infected with militant atheist secular culture. Also wouldn't you agree the real rulers of Britain are not Parliament and the House of Windsor but the House of Rothschild, who've been running Britain since 1800?

[theone1087]

Do people really expect a Jew to have respect for a Christian monarch?

[rattimoth]

ok, I can see why she wanted the tiara off.. but it's also obvious that she never took a protocol or etiquette lesson in her life.... my estimation of her as a person has gone WaaaaaYYYYYY down.

[WhitePeoplesPortal]

Her kind wasn't even allowed in England for 300 years, and now they come back and start making demands yet again. What an arrogant people.

[lukeandally]

@WhitePeoplesPortal There aren't any really cool pictures of King Edward I either...Do you know what the motto of the Order of the Garter is? "Shame on him who thinks evil of it." It's about the taking off of a piece of clothing and the implication that there is some hidden motive behind the taking it off. In fact, Elizabeth II never wears a tiara at the Garter Service because the robes include a hat.

Obviously, The Queen's Majesty is not fond of any number of things from the 13th century.

[sarabower1]

After calling the Queen " her majesty" once she doesn't go on calling her 'Her Majesty" she calls her Ma'am.

Some one should have told her

[sarabower1]

how dare that woman ask The Queen to do anything?

[MiAkount]

woah that must be really intense...

[Ruthlyn]

why can't you put the tiara back on if you take it off? the british and their protocol...wowsa

[marcelloguti]

would someone tell me what is that thingy mounted on the top of her camera? looks like a remote with an antenna. lol..sorry my ignorance!

[XxDJCyberLoverxX]

@marcelloguti

Its a wireless transmitter that allows the external flash units to fire when the camera's shutter is pushed.

I'm assuming she's using something like a Pocketwizard system. It looks like one.

[maggieWONGER]

@marcelloguti it's for the lights i believe and to transfer all the photos being taken right to her computer.

[citizenofvirginity]

Old people tend to be like that. The queen is no exception.

[timothyj1966]

Great photographer - brilliant images... but yeah - NOBODY asks or tells the Queen what to do - and rightly so ....after having to dress, and do hair and tiara at her age - it would be a little peturbing when you are that busy...and someone wants you to do an abercrombie photo shoot... just not done in the Palace... but great photos despite the awkwardness of the whole situation

[popazz1]

Hahahahahahahahahaha,"on a horse in the stateroom". Bless her,Annie Leibovitz,photographer of the 1st order,but just a tad 'out there' for the rigid formality of monarchy,lol! But had she managed to pull it off,WOW,what a coup! The queen does Lady Godiva,hahahahahahaha!

[KyleeChristopher]

Not to sound only interested in the equipment, because I absolutely love everything about this video. I was wondering, for those of you that are photographers (Avid ones) is she using a Canon 24-70mm 2.8 L Lens for a moment during the shoot of the Queen? Wasn't sure, but very curious. Thanks if anyone could let me know!

[Db3st0794]

@KyleeChristopher thats a 24-105 f4L

[KyleeChristopher]

@Db3st0794 Thanks!

[emado90]

@Db3st0794 no 24-70 ( :

[EffLabels]

wow Annie has some balls asking her to take the tiara off

[01101011010101010100]

Although I'm Australian who believes Australia should become a republic I respect the queen a lot, she's an extraordinary woman - she's had to deal with a lot of pressure since a very young age but she's always stayed strong... she's a great role model for women!

[FrigidArtic]

my goodness, the queen is a serious bitch!

[free2drm]

I love the Queen. She is so cute when she looks at someone as if they were mad.

[missusjojo]

to be fair think of the dangers of the queen being shot on horse. 

[AugustusAurelianus1]

@fabianoasc - wonderful video. I had already watched the entire documentary in American TV. I hope Her Majesty will return soon to the United States, and that she visits New York City next time... She has not been to the UN general assembly in a while...

[whpriol1]

Make millions of dollars taking pictures. What a great job!!

[SIMONEVITTORINI]

God save the Queen! Long live the Queen!

[Salmagundiii]

It's a shame the royals were so uptight they wouldn't let Leibovitz carry out the equestrian portrait taken within the palace. Those who hire visionaries should be prepared to follow through. Vaguely reminds me of Harvard asking Rem Koolhaas to redesign their campus, and then being embarrassed when he proposed changing the course of the Charles River.

[videocrack246]

Congratulations to Annie....must be shit working with such an uptight bitch person as the Queen.

[meggido666]

the queen is such a bitch

[TheLargePinkPig]

@meggido666 so r u

[piglettetoy]

THE MONARCHY

What is the purpose of a monarchy? With the democratic process seemingly unable to deliver democracy I feel this is a valid question. People are termed "subjects" not "citizens", perhaps they are one of the same but raises a point of reference. Most people value the monarchy but need to draw an answer to this question. The UK nowadays appears to be managed 3000 miles away by the USA who lead the UK government thereby the UK loses sovereignty of its affairs to another country. jsf

[goodcatholicboy]

Jesus Mary and Joseph! "How about it without the crown?" Americans. How do we do it?

[marrieter08]

"the queen is an object of fascination in America".......... pathetic....

[kiwamatic]

Could we try without the crown? It's too dressy! Brilliant Annie!

[mc0558]

I would love to have a walk through of The Queen's jewelry vault. It must be THE most superb collection of jems and settings extant anywhere in the world.

[davidkbrown]

What's with all of Annie's "sorry, so sorry.. so sorry your Majesty.."?

The Queen seems like a right bit of a twat!

[SuperTruth77]

I find this video to be of an offensive character, and therefore authorise any UK law enforcement officer to prosecute the poster according to the provisions of Section 127 of the Communications Act 2003.

The poster shall be liable, on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale (£5,000), or to both.

[MrJkhg]

@SuperTruth77 what a cunt I could go off with intelligent counter points but fail to see the need you're a complete idiot. pompous deluded with severe delusions of grandeur. How dare you attempt to censor anybody at all let alone using archaic British law. To summarise you seem to represent everything that's bad about Britain. unless of course I've missed the irony. Which I doubt.

[SuperTruth77]

@MrJkhg I find it hard to give any credit to your passionate comments about history when you refer to a law passed by the Blair government in 2003 as 'archaic'!

The law's the law whether you like it or not- sorry, but my taking offense is paramount...

[SherrieLeaLaird]

'does she like them?" near the end he asks...Of course she doesnt like them.She doesnt like anything but BLOOD and tears and oil spills and corexit death. She owns everything BP and COREXIT, BAXTER SWINE FLU all military. EVery dead soldier BOTH sides of war is worth 20 mil to HER. She starts and finances all wars. IF only ANNIE LEIBOVITZ could help this demonic OBELISK EGYPTIAN GREEDY Murderers PR. NOT LIKELY. She is a GERMAN JEW ZIONIST named Saxe Coburg Gotha. GARTER is a snake. Dragon flags

[rossstuart100]

@SherrieLeaLaird ....... that's interesting 'cause Annie's Jewish as well !!!!! - nose and all.

[MrJkhg]

@SherrieLeaLaird you should look at who funded the nazi Germany regime and campaign, The Bush family made their fortune using concentration camp labour to forge steel. the same family's will always rule the prime minister/president is always a puppet, cannon fodder if you like. Check out the three obelisks Washington London Rome. then look at the back of an American Dollar. its always been about the NWO. And the Queens lineage can be traced to the Roman Emporar's via Vlad Dracul.

[latingal525]

The Queen is a harsh, cold woman. STUPID and IGNORANT people need a queen or a religion. Stupid people ONLY need a MASTER!!!!!

[rossstuart100]

@latingal525 ............just like people commentating on YouTube?

[aarongluzman]

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Striking feeling of...

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Her eyes performed countless miracles...

Grasp strength...

Power to spin dreams...

©...Aronne



[roarul]

Woow, Leibowitz is truly AMAZING. Photos are amazing.

[Strefanash]

CAn you imagine Hans Holbein the Tudor court painter at the time, daring to tell

Henry VIII, Dread Lord, Sovereign, etc etc to pose in the manner that Liebovitz speaks to the Queen?

Dressy indeed!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Strefanash]

A pity that the UK does not reject the so called "special relationship" with the US. As the US's record of war crimes grows it will only reflect on Her Majesty's government if they still insist on associating with the gangsters in the White House.

AS for the photo shoot it is a great pity that the monarchy has to put out to photo journalists.

Queen Elizabeth I was powerful enough to have no need for that

[1stLordtheAdmiralty]

She should of had this dyke arrested taken to the airport and put on the nxt flight home

[jupitermoon10011]

Annie talks to the Queen in such a condescending, patronizing manner. Scrappy New York "liberal elite" so-called "brilliant photographer" meets royalty and has no clue how to behave properly. She's gross. She needs to dress her hair and maybe wear a skirt, like a lady. She looks like a freaky Park Slope bull dyke. And didn't she just declare bankruptcy because she's millions of dollars in debt? Oh how these poor "artists" suffer...

[ccipollini1984]

@jupitermoon10011

Shut the fuck up with your catty comments!

She's photographing the Queen. What are you doing with your life?

Prick.

[tomitstube]

i just threw up. never even got to annie. nihilism is starting to look like an option. seriously, you want this to continue? this obscene disparity with wealth? really?

[cferrandis]

7:44

Did She like them?

Uhmm...The Queen...simply...approves the release of them...HAHAHAAAAAAA

[paperkite03]

I wish I could afford Annie to photograph my family.

[tarashiva]

I couldn't stand this afected queen any second !

Annie Leibovitz is the real queen for me !

[jupitermoon10011]

@tarashiva I couldn't stand that affected bull dyke any second. The Queen is the real queen for me !

[tarashiva]

@jupitermoon10011

SHITED ON THE TOPIC :

" I couldn't satand that affected bull dyke any

second. The Quenn is the real queen for me !

ANSWER : SO, MY CONDOLENCES FOR

YOU AND YOUR " QUEEN " !

[sbsedn]

She uses a Mamiya RZ67

[daveshowa]

Canon 1Ds Mark II with 27-70 f/2.8 L lens. Pocket Wizard Plus II for remote flash trigger.

[ganjafrk420]

I was nervous for Annie.. yikes

[sallyjosie]

Annie Leibovitz is a sick revolting person who is NOT well respected in this country! Those disgusting pictures she took of Miley Cirus after these royal pictures merely sealed her fate as an inappropiate woman! She has no common sense or common decency! Shame on the Palace Staff workers who arranged for that repulsive woman to be even in the same room as her Majesty! Hopefully in future they will use a little more common sense!

[lenashulman]

@sallyjosie Annie is an artist. She tried to show the queen's vulnerable side, and to make her look strong, yet relatable. That's a huge challenge considering what a daunting figure she is, and there's nothing inappropriate about that. Furthermore, the Miley picture was beautiful and strong, it was not suggestive or sexual in any way.

[fleurgi]

aghhh the queen gets everything.

[DanielCMM]

what brand is her camera?

[Nilz4FR]

@DanielCMM

HASSELBLAD....what else ;)

[rustynasty143]

the queen is just a whining little bitch.

[eliza321511]

the queen is an object of fascination in america?really?

[TheGiraffeShit]

The Queen on a horse in the state appartments?

Hahaha, that Annie has a weird sense of humour! xD

[sndd0138]

what's the point of the queen...?

[squeaky00]

@sndd0138 please educate your self since your formal training is showing signs of being weak

[mozartfx1]

fascinating!

[tuga9890]

Leibovitz touched the Queen and she didn't hit her back with a cane, so I guess it went pretty good! :D

[madeadhitya]

did she DI the Queen pic? the one at the wood

[themercenary71]

Proud to have had Annie Leibovitz at Kunsthaus in Vienna, Austria. One of the most succesful exhibitions that we have had ever in 19 years. We had this photo from the Queen at the garden...fantastic!!!

[LetArtsLive]

what an inspiration

!!

[socal1000]

how can saying we might think its wierd to have a black president not be racist ?

the only reason why i said any of my comments is beacuse i am a true beliver any one has the same possibility's in life no matter of financial issue's as a kid if you work hard you can be a president

or make alot of money being born into something and acting like a snobby bitch dose not impress me

[pkeyte]

@socal1000 she was born into a constitutional role that only she can understand, what people don't understand is that the British Monarchy represents more than just regal upper class, but she is the head of many states (all in the common wealth) which brings trade and healthy relations with foreign countries. The monarch also has a lot of power which some people don't know, she has to sign off on all the bills passed, she addresses the parliament her demands and she is fabulous! Leave her alone

[socal1000]

no i am not 45 i made this account 3 years ago when i was 15 so you might be able to fig out how old i am if you get someone to help you and by saying we might think its wierd to have a black president then that just makes you racist

and for someone thats my age it is my legal right to say any thing i want that dose not threaten another person so saying fuck that snobby bitch in my land = freedom of speech

beacuse someone is trained from youth dose not mean they were meant to rule

[speckyprick]

Racism has lost all meaning of what the term truly means. Mentioning someone's race is not racism. "He is black" is not racist, "I hate black bastards" is racist.

It can be weird to have a black president for someone because its a new thing, a first and yet that does not make it a racist thing to say. Racism is not identifying a race, it is acting negatively on someone purely because of their race.

[socal1000]

fuck the monarchy idea and fuck the queen

[fairman3456]

says on ur profile ur 45 or something like that , and u make a silly comment like that , it had to be a yank who made those silly comments,

fuck the queen and monarchy? what a silly man u are , its britian custom to have a queen, we might think its wired having a black priesdent , grow up and act ur age

[NetherDrakeye]

Well, not rude, she had the best intentions ( i believe) but it seems no one informed her of the protocol.

[Frankly1026]

Didn't anyone prep Annie on protocol? How many people actually ask the Queen to take off her crown? " I think its too fancy...." lol

[CanadianMonarchist1]

God Save The Queen!

[Sylbao]

@CanadianMonarchist1 The fascist regime !

[okcomputer4]

American photographer put back in her box by 80 year old Monarch. Annie did a great job of these images, but had no idea how to handle this, of all photographic subjects. This is one assignment *I* would have turned down out of fear alone.

[Episcopalian1990]

OK! Annie Leibovitz is a known wacko liberal American photographer who obviously is COMPLETELY ignorant of protocol concerning Her Majesty. In my opinion, she was the worst photographer America could send to her.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!

[TheNallyChronicles]

As a person, yes, but as a photographer, she did an amazing job.

[Klaudios777]

In a Republic, which we often think as Democracy. The Leader is often a man of a party who can screw the whole country for 8 years (normally) then walks off and gets replaced by a man who can destroy everything which he has done and was elected by making promises. Presidents have to worry during their mandate of how to win the next election and they worry a lot about their public image. They are most of them, people pleaser who are seeking a vote.

[Klaudios777]

A Monarch is not a man of a party so He is a true Nation unifyer. Trained since his youth to govern, He will care about the country which he will delegate after his death because his children will take over.

[TJJ5621]

Monarchy works in our country; that's the simple fact.

[photo986]

Canada does not need a Monarch. May have been good in the 1800's Last week only 100 people turned out to see Prince Charles in Vancouver. Canada should be a Republic with an elected Senate. The Senate is a good old boy's club. Time to change

[MrDavid2726601]

In my opinion Monarchy and democracy doesn't work. You have too few people governing the masses. I don't think that is right for so few to decide how we should live. Their has to be some form of governtment because Anarchy sure won't work. Mabye in the fiture a new kind of government will arise that works better but for now I am sure greatful that we have governments.

[chandini241]

free spirited artist meets rigid royal....brilliant

[anchorbuildings]

why are youtube comments so invariably dumb?

[socal1000]

yes i agree monarchy is one of the dumbest belief's on this planet the thought of someone being born noble is ludacris how dose someone think they are better than other's by a genetic anomaly the best way to desribe it is the way george carlin talked about pride sticker's

[NetherDrakeye]

Can u believe i really tought to argue with u? But i tought twice... And with people that say stuff like that it isnt even worth it.

Long Live the Monarchy!

[KevD08]

A monarchy in a democracy dosen't work. People inheriting power and stature because of blood lines is a backwards practice.

[acybersleuth66]

Annie Leibovitz and Miley Cyrus and the famous ho shot..huge mistake for Leibovitz, ..... taking a photo like that of a 15 year old girl, shame shame shame

[Incredible43]

Let's not forget her parents, they are whoring their kid out for money, they consented. Two wrongs here.

[acybersleuth66]

Incredible43 - I couldnt agree with you more.

[dinasaur2]

Guess who is going broke...

[dinasaur2]

Liebovititz is so manic- Her majesty the QUEEN handled the affair very well-

[pepcycool]

I would love to hire her.. =) lol

[EsotericKitten]

I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS NONSENSE. Annie Leibowitz is the same illuminist culprit responsible for programmed photoshoots with : Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, White Stripes, The infamous Disney shots of Beyonce, Keira knightly and on and on. Monarchy eh? Typical Project Monarch horsehsit. WAKIE WAKIE.  Most of these higher ups are involved in the Project Monarch/Hollywood/Entertainmen­t cults. Period.

[pepcycool]

oh really? wow.. She's Famous photographer then..

It means She is one of the Greatest of all..

[vichiousfishes]

Looks like she's got one fill.. and 11 assistants! Guys with a full 7 piece strobe usually have 1.

[21Kobe12]

Try shoot the queen with one assistent, and 15 min time.

[bloodystump3]

I bow to no queen

[Lukucianetto]

all right, everything is so beautiful, but... is annie retouching all of the pictures?? Such a tough work...

[residentevil4life]

damn forget about watching her take the pics i wanna how she makes them so crsip and clear and beautiful

[Goech]

must be so weird to be the queen...

[OHCLOUDSUNFOLD]

That is such a rude photograhger

[7frenchie7]

Photographers are just happy people that know how to get what the want.

And because the Queen would only allow her to take her portrait, she obviously knows how to get the job done.

:)

[7frenchie7]

That's in reply to the comment below, OHCLOUDSUNFOLD.

[EsotericKitten]

BARF. she is at the TOP of the illuminist pyramid with her programming keys, triggers & code A-list list. I cannot believe people are still eating this stuff up.

[mexopefo]

ohw please why she is at the top of the illuminist pyramid?

[mexopefo]

Really not many photographers is that happy:)

[Snotra]

I remeber Mother Teresa and Princess Diana passing on, pretty close in time. There was a strange Irony to this event. The issue of the Protestant reformation crept through my mind.

[Snotra]

I this still necessary?

[anglicansag]

I assume that by "this" you mean the Monarchy.

The answer is NO. It is not still necessary. Nor was it ever. But the kingdom of England has had it for well over a thousand years. Has, in fact, gotten rid of it once in that time and brought it back.

Are candles at a formal dinner necessary in this age of electricity ?

Is a gorgeous, elaborate wedding dress necessary ?

The Monarchy is not necessary. The Queen adds legitimacy, grace, and tradition to English life and Government.

God Save Her

[janeautme]

When the subject is grumpy even before the photo-take, there is no way she is going to look radiant. It was the garter robe's fault. It's so ominous to say "take off your crown". It's as good as saying "pls abdicate".I guess that's the difference between American's loose with words and English decorum.She took a long time to dress up and got told she is dressy !!!

[janeautme]

Why are her portraits so gloomy ? Gloomy skies, shedded leaves.Lord Snowdon is better with capturing the Queen actually.

[hippieQUEENBEE]

I don't see them as gloomy. I see them as works of art. I mean seriously, they look like a painting! She's a huge inspiration!

[arathornion]

How dare she treat our Queen like that?!

[JohnsonofLondon]

ha ha! I have never seen HM like this! Blimey, she's in charge and no one will tell her otherwise.

[pinkshade]

would've been so much better had she been on a horse by the window inside that room w/ her royal garb on without her crown.

[jeannie1renee2]

I hate how they make Annie out to be a fluff celebrity photographer, like it somehow shocking and daring that she should be chosen to photograph the Queen. Such rubbish.

[v3zah]

ow what a famous episode!...what camera did annie use?

[oslojoe]

Annie Leibovitz, you got burned!

[smnsmn]

Fantastic.

I want 11 assistants too!

[deskpot1]

Two lessions for meeting the Queen

1) asking Her Majesty The Queen to remove her teira is not on OK,

2) when in the Queens presents you call her "Mame", if you call her "Your Majesty" your supposed to bow/curtsie.

TIP - its always useful to ask for a protocal sheet as it saves time hither to asking "what should I say and how should I act".

[boognish1975]

thx dood i'll tuck this away for my state dinner next week

[mc0558]

I get the impression that she hates the Garter robes

[Jonnobaas]

Shut up, Annie. You pissed off the Queen.

[mc0558]

She didn't, but the Queen was pissed off at those who said she had.

[imponderables]

RE: Time ... Platon mentions in an interview he gets an average 7minutes with his subjects!

[CrikeySpiders]

Look, READ my comment!!! I'm not knocking the Queen and I've praised the photos. It's an observation. You would think that the Royal staff would have allowed more than an hour for a photo shoot. They've been doing it for over fifty years!!!

[jeannie1renee2]

They didn't even give her an hour, it was 25 minutes altogether. I'm sure the Queen is pretty tired of having her picture taken after all these years. And according to Annie, it took a little under 25 minutes.

[deskpot1]

The Royal staff would have give anymore time anway, Queeny is a very busy women and photographs dont rate high on the list to that of Ambassdors, MPs, Nobles, Lawlords, PM's, State Governors, Presidents etc. Even the polictical "box" is the first and last thing done everyday. Photographers come somewhere near the bottom. Shes a busy women.

[CrikeySpiders]

Thanks for uploading this. I've been away and have only just discovered the BBC apology and the poorly edited trailer. Great photos in the end. It makes me laugh that Leibovitz had a 'window' with H.M. You'd think that, with all of the notice given, she'd have allowed a photographer all of the time it takes!

[mc0558]

"all the time it takes". First of all, the Queen's schedule is packed with activities months in advance and it assumes that everything will go like clockwork. Who knows what else she had to do that day? Secondly, "all the time it takes", it did actually take the half hour allotted for Annie Leibowitz to do a brilliant job. She is an incredible artist.

[CrikeySpiders]

Leibowitz was prepared, but I'm sure the world would have seen more outstanding photos from her if the Queen had posed for an hour!

[mc0558]

Maybe! She is certainly a great photographer, but then look at the fabulous subject (with all the costumes and surroundings) that she had.

Btw, AL, was of course paid, and I wouldn't be surprised if cost had something to do with time. Did you notice that when AL left the Queen's assistant that was a brief exchange in which I think the assistant made reference with a giggle to keeping down the fee. I bet that shoot cost around $100,000.

[mc0558]

On reflection, scratch that! I would guess her fee was more like $400,000.